Claremont Special School
Claremont Special School is a government combined school in Silkstone, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 964, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 199 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Silkstone QLD 4304. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Claremont Special School compares
By ICSEA, Claremont Special School ranks 228th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Silkstone State School, a government primary school 1.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Claremont Special School scores 964, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Claremont Special School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Silkstone
Claremont Special School is located in Silkstone, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,319/wk and median rent of $305/wk. Population: 3,830.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Silkstone suburb profileSchools near Claremont Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Claremont Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silkstone State SchoolGovernment Primary · Silkstone | 1.1 km | 937 | 27 lower | 675 |
| Raceview State SchoolGovernment Primary · Raceview | 1.4 km | 933 | 31 lower | 679 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic Primary · Booval | 1.5 km | 1022 | 58 higher | 548 |
| Bethany Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Raceview | 1.5 km | 1062 | 98 higher | 356 |
| Ipswich Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ipswich | 2.1 km | 980 | 16 higher | 529 |
| Ipswich Girls' Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · East Ipswich | 2.4 km | 1122 | 158 higher | 1,047 |
| Bundamba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bundamba | 2.5 km | 897 | 67 lower | 374 |
| Ipswich East State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Ipswich | 2.6 km | 878 | 86 lower | 287 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claremont Special School a government school?
Yes, Claremont Special School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Claremont Special School offer?
Claremont Special School offers Prep-12.
What is Claremont Special School's ICSEA score?
Claremont Special School has an ICSEA score of 964, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Claremont Special School?
Claremont Special School has 199 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Claremont Special School?
The nearest schools to Claremont Special School are Silkstone State School (1.1 km), Raceview State School (1.4 km), Sacred Heart School (1.5 km).
Where is Claremont Special School located?
Claremont Special School is located in Silkstone, QLD 4304. Visit the school website at https://claremontspecs.eq.edu.au.